When my girls were little, they learned about my husband and my expectation of obedience. When asked to do something, I would say, “Do it right away, all the way, and with a happy heart.” I don’t know where that phrase originated, but it reminded them to obey quickly, make more than a half effort,Continue reading “My Response To God And Others – An Expectation Of Obedience”
Tag Archives: Celebrate Lit
Have I spent my winter soaking up God’s goodness?
I love spring and its variety of colors, especially after a winter full of muted shades. But to get there means rain, and we’ve had our fair share here in South Carolina. “When a farmer’s land has had many showers upon it and good crops come up, that land has experienced God’s blessing upon it.Continue reading “Have I spent my winter soaking up God’s goodness?”
Age or experience are not always the definers of being an excellent mentor
Faith is to believe what you do not see;the reward of this faith is to see what you believe. St. Augustine My pastor father moved us to South Portland, Maine, the month before I turned twelve. I was excited to make new friends, graduate from children’s church, and move into the youth group. My firstContinue reading “Age or experience are not always the definers of being an excellent mentor”
Spring – a season of new growth
“See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” Isaiah 43:19 NIV Spring is colorful in South Carolina, and it starts earlier than the calendar date of March 20th. The transition from one season toContinue reading “Spring – a season of new growth”
How do I love someone who has hurt me or someone I love?
“Above all, love each other deeply because love covers a multitude of sins.” 1 Peter 4:8 NIV I don’t have difficulty being kind, but loving deeply? I know this verse is a command from God, but that doesn’t mean it will be easy. How do I love someone who has hurt me or someone IContinue reading “How do I love someone who has hurt me or someone I love?”
Author brings the town to life
“This book has a whole cast of secondary characters that make the book feel complete. The whole town has its own dynamics including the magistrate who will do anything to make sure Katie’s dreams are squashed. The author did a phenomenal job with bringing the town to life. I felt like I was a partContinue reading “Author brings the town to life”
Slow burn Christian Historical Fiction
“When our identity comes from anything or anyone other than God, we fail. It’s in the time between when we ask and God answers that He brings to light what we value or what has become an idol.” » Read the full blog post @ Book Butterfly in Dreamland Be sure to read the entireContinue reading “Slow burn Christian Historical Fiction”
I devoured every word…
“Have you ever stepped out ahead of God’s timing? I know I have. It didn’t turn out well, but it was a lesson I needed to learn about patience.” » Read the full blog post by Deana @ Texas Book-aholic Be sure to read the entire Blogger Post to locate the giveaway link for aContinue reading “I devoured every word…”